The forecast calls for sun. A vent, tilt and slide power sunroof is optional. The panel tilts upward at the rear for ventilation and slides rearward under the roof.

The panel seals flush with the roof in the closed position to eliminate wind noise. A combination pushbutton and rocker switch module mounted in the overhead console controls operation.

The liftgate can be operated either by pressing a button on the overhead console or by pressing a button on the key fob, allowing hands-free access to the cargo area for easier loading and unloading.

Oh so spacious. The second and third row seats feature ample leg, shoulder, and hip room and conveniently fold flat. No matter where you want to go or what you choose to do, Aspen is ready when you are.

Luxury and Convenience

Chauffeur sold separately. The Aspen interior boasts rich woodgrain accents, standard leather-faced seats with Preferred Suede™ microfibre inserts and second row bucket seats with a center console.

It’s a first-class environment that’ll impress even your most discriminating passengers.

Plays standard audio CDs and MP3s, with automatic slot-in power loading six-disc internal CD changer. A changer loaded with MP3 discs provides music for thousands of kilometres of driving without ever hearing the same track twice
Works with the Memory System to store separate preset radio stations and the last station selected for two drivers
Ability to control audio discs in the available Vehicle Entertainment System™ DVD player
Standard steering wheel audio system controls to adjust volume, select operating mode, change station or disc track and select radio presets
Separate MUTE button to silence the radio without changing the volume setting

Feature presentation. A rear seat Video Entertainment System™, consisting of DVD player, seven-inch LCD screen, battery-powered remote control and two headsets, is optional. In addition to video DVDs, the system plays audio CDs, MP3 discs, and video CDs.

Plug-in jacks allow you to play video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen and play music from an MP3 player. Two wireless headsets enable second and third row occupants to listen to audio from the Video Entertainment System while front seat occupants listen to CDs or radio broadcasts on the vehicle’s speakers.

Just say the word. With the available UConnect Voice-Activated Communications System*, you can have the convenience and safety of hands-free communication.

Compatible with Bluetooth™-equipped cell phones, it uses voice prompts to make or receive calls and recall numbers.

Powertrains

Brute muscle meets sheer genius. Aspen’s standard 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine produces 335 hp @ 5200 rpm and generates 370 lb-ft of torque @ 4200 rpm.

For peak efficiency, this engine features our advanced Multi-Displacement system (MDS). Using computer technology in conjunction with the Electric Throttle Control (ETC), MDS enables the HEMI engine to seamlessly transition from eight cylinders to four in a mere 40 milliseconds for improved fuel economy at highway cruising speed.

Transmission

All geared up. Aspen’s 5-speed Automatic Transmission provides two overdrive ratios for increased highway fuel economy and reduced engine noise at highway speeds.

A TOW/HAUL transmission shift mode – conveniently engaged with the pushbutton switch in the column mounted automatic transmission shifter – improves performance and fuel economy while minimizing engine noise during trailer towing or heavy-load hauling.

Smooth it out. With its precision-tuned suspension, Aspen delivers outstanding ride quality and steering response while maintaining agile handling characteristics.

It’s the comfort and nimble driveability of a small SUV with the capability of a larger SUV.

How it works:
The front suspension includes the following components:

A link-type stabilizer bar features a ball joint at the lower attachment to the control arm, improving its effectiveness at reducing and controlling body lean, contributing to a more stable ride
In the rear, a link-coil suspension uses four trailing arms and a Watt’s linkage to control axle movement.

It’s got backbone. Aspen is strengthened with a hydroformed frame which increases stiffness and durability, resulting in a smoother, quieter ride.

How it works:
Hydroforming is a manufacturing process that uses highly pressurized water rather than heat to mould the frame. Benefits include:

Greater strength and impact absorption
Fewer welds for more durability
Stronger and stiffer structure
Less weight than conventional fames
Lower NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness)

Firm offer. Aspen provides firm footing with its advanced Gen II (second-generation) 4WD transfer case, featuring all-wheel drive, 4LOCK, plus Neutral and a 4LO setting for more extreme off-road conditions.

All-wheel drive provides even torque to all wheels during dry or slippery conditions.

Pulling its weight. Aspen’s maximum trailer towing capacity of 3969 kg (8750 lb), when properly equipped, ranks as the best among full-size SUVs.

Air Bags

We couldn’t care more. Advanced multistage driver and front passenger air bags* are standard. Dual inflators provide two separate bursts of inflating gas that can occur simultaneously or in series with a varying delay between the two events depending on the severity of the impact and/or the position of the driver seat.

Side curtain airbags* covering all three rows of seats are also standard. Maximizing protection for front, second row and third row outboard occupants, the curtains deploy downward along the full length of the interior, covering the windows on the side where the impact occurs.

Security System

Security access. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is standard. It locks and unlocks doors, turns on interior lamps, and arms and disarms Aspen’s standard Security Alarm.

For added security, a Sentry Key™ Engine Immobilizer is standard, making it virtually impossible to drive the vehicle without a valid key.

Aspen also comes standard with HomeLink® Universal Home Security System Transceiver*. HomeLink can store three separate transmitter radio frequency codes to operate garage door openers, security gates and security lighting. The system will not send operating signals if the Vehicle Theft Security alarm is armed, thus preventing anyone from breaking into a vehicle parked outside a home and using the HomeLink system to gain home entry.

It’s not Extra Sensory Perception – it’s better. Electronic Stability Program (ESP™)* is a computer-controlled system that is automatically activated to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle under almost any conditions.

The computer uses inputs from a steering wheel angle sensor, yaw-rate sensor and a lateral acceleration sensor and compares the input to the driver's intended course. Corrections are then made using the anti-lock brake system and traction control to help prevent oversteer and understeer conditions

Child Restraint Systems. Second row seats include LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) anchorage systems for two child seats, one at each outboard seating position. With LATCH, child seats are secured by direct attachment to the vehicle seat structure, rather than by the vehicle’s seat belts. With LATCH-compatible child seats, lower anchors attach to the seat structure via heavy-gauge wire loops at the intersection of the cushion and back surfaces. An upper tether strap attaches to a tie down loop on the back of the seat cushion structure.

What’s stopping you? Aspen’s standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes feature innovative Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), providing outstanding system performance, shorter stopping distances, quicker responsiveness, longer lining life and quieter operation.